Cleide Berryman
Peyton,CO
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and wound care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim Home Health
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Healthcare Skyridge hospital
Lone Tree, Colorado
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UCHealth hospital
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Center at Centennial
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse core agency - Correctional facility El Paso
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each resident.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medalion Retirement Community
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each resident.
- Provided wound care and assessed healing progress regularly for residents.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Patient Care Technician
University of Colorado hospital
Aurora, CO
11.2007 - 08.2014
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Northpalm College
Florida06-2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, Colorado, CO04-2009
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Infection control
- Geriatric care
- EKG administration
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- Tuberculosis testing
- Pain management
- Documenting incidents
- Psychotropic medications
- Breathing treatments
- Palliative care
- Charting and recording
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral assessment
- Vital signs
- ADL assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Physical assessment
- Documenting intake
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim Home Health
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Healthcare Skyridge hospital
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UCHealth hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Center at Centennial
05.2017 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse core agency - Correctional facility El Paso
10.2016 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medalion Retirement Community
09.2014 - 09.2016
Patient Care Technician
University of Colorado hospital
11.2007 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Northpalm College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Pickens Technical College